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DPH Biologicals, a leading developer and supplier of agricultural biologicals, has launched EnvelixTM Prime, a patented, biological nutrient enhancer designed to uniformly cover bulk dry fertilizer, delivering a robust biological consortium paired with fertilizer in a single application.

“Envelix Prime enables both retailers and growers to seamlessly unlock the value of biologicals on a broader scale,” said Mick Messman, DPH Bio President & CEO. “Just one pound of Envelix Prime evenly covers a ton of dry fertilizer, giving retailers a way to differentiate their fertilizer blends with biology while giving growers a single-purchase, single application route to enhanced performance and an increased return on their fertilizer investment.”

Envelix Prime contains naturally occurring beneficial bacterial and fungal microorganisms designed to accelerate and maximize fertility release using a patented carrier to adhere microorganisms to the fertilizer prill. In a tissue sample taken from a 2023 corn trial at the V3 leaf stage, Envelix Prime increased nutrient uptake of several macro and micronutrients when applied to MESZ fertilizer, including:

Envelix Prime is DPH Bio’s first product to be powered by Prime™, a one-of-a-kind, patented spore priming technology that germinates beneficial bacteria faster, and in harsher conditions, enabling more consistent biological performance. In a recent corn trial, Prime enabled more than 70% of spores to germinate at temperatures as high as 98.6 degrees, while those without Prime germinated less than 10%. Additionally, nearly all spores with Prime germinated in high salt environments, while those that were not treated with Prime did not germinate.

Envelix Prime mixes seamlessly with MAP, DAP & Urea, offering improved flowability and less bridging at application.

“We are excited to get Envelix Prime out on the broad acre this fall enabling many growers the opportunity to experience the benefits of biologicals for the first time. This integrated approach requires no change in practice for the grower and, with the addition of Prime, we are confident that growers will consistently see the benefits this dynamic product unlocks both in the field and to their bottom line,” said Messman.

Envelix Prime is available now to retail partners and fertilizer blending facilities. For more information about DPH Bio’s technology platforms – RegenAphex™ and Prime, as well as DPH Bio’s expanded product portfolio, visit www.dphbio.com.

DPH Biologicals, LLC attracts, develops and scales technologies improving broad market access and simplifying the grower experience with biologicals. Based on investments in scientific research, field testing, partner relationships and product development, and leadership-owned since 2024, DPH Bio yields success through science and relationships, standing at the leading edge of clarity, trust and proven, profitable solutions for agricultural biologicals. For more information, visit www.dphbio.com.

Jennifer Goldston

Daniel Brock has joined HNTB as a regional public relations lead with a focus on supporting the firm’s transportation projects and clients in the Carolinas. Brock brings nearly two decades of strategic planning, relationship building, communications and project management experience to help advance local projects and programs tailored to meet the needs of a diverse array of transportation clients, including departments of transportation, municipalities, ports, transit, rail and aviation agencies.

"Daniel is a highly skilled strategist and communicator with a deep understanding of the regional transportation landscape," said Spencer Franklin, PE, HNTB Carolinas office leader and senior vice president. "His demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders, paired with his leadership skills, will prove immensely valuable to both the firm and our clients."

Prior to HNTB, Brock served as a regional strategist for Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments, where he led government relations, media outreach and special project development at local, state and federal levels to achieve key regional objectives. Notably, Brock served as the primary spokesperson and communications director for the agency and its affiliate programs, playing integral roles in groundbreaking projects like the Lowcountry Rapid Transit—the state's inaugural mass transit infrastructure endeavor—as well as initiatives such as the One Region Roadmap and the Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority rebranding effort.

"Daniel is a welcomed addition to our growing team in South Carolina," said Shannon Meder, HNTB South Carolina practice lead and vice president. "His commitment to strategically advancing transportation programs and fostering communications will play a pivotal role in strengthening the exceptional value we deliver to our clients and the communities we serve."

Brock earned a bachelor's degree in communications from East Carolina University.

HNTB Corporation is an employee-owned infrastructure firm serving public and private owners and contractors. With 110 years of service, HNTB understands the life cycle of infrastructure and addresses clients’ most complex technical, financial and operational challenges. Professionals deliver a full range of infrastructure-related services, including award-winning planning, design, and program and construction management. For more information, visit HNTB.com, or follow HNTB on LinkedIn, X, Facebook or Instagram.

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Molly Hall
mohall@hntb.com

LeanData, the market leader in revenue orchestration and go-to-market solutions, announced the publication of their latest e-book, "The 2024 State of Go-to-Market Efficiency Report." This detailed guide offers valuable insights and strategies for B2B revenue teams striving for operational excellence in an increasingly complex market landscape.

The new e-book, produced in collaboration with Qualified, UserGems, Cognism, Modern Sales Pros, and Welcome, compiles the experiences and priorities of over 200 professionals across various sectors. The report underscores the pressing need for efficiency and innovation in GTM strategies, especially in light of the economic challenges faced by many businesses.

"As B2B companies navigate an increasingly complex and competitive B2B landscape, the insights from the 2024 State of Go-to-Market Efficiency Report are invaluable,” said Evan Liang, CEO and Co-Founder of LeanData. “This report highlights the critical need for revenue teams to adopt opportunity-based selling to drive efficient, predictable growth. In addition, by aligning marketing and sales functions as well as making strategic tech investments, companies will not only overcome the challenges of today's market but also find new opportunities for success. At LeanData, we are committed to supporting organizations with the tools and strategies they need to excel in this dynamic environment."

Key finding and insights include:

 

“The only real path from go-to-market bloat to business efficiency is to know your market, your landscape, and buying group thoroughly. For marketing to drive an organization’s position in their market, marketers must weave together disparate intent signals, truly own pipeline orchestration, and partner with sales for opportunity-based selling,” said Maura Ginty, Fractional CMO at LeanData.

To download the "2024 State of Go-to-Market Efficiency Report" e-book visit https://bit.ly/4cgiqVG.

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Maura Ginty
maura.ginty@leandata.com

AGC Biologics, a leading global Biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), today announced that its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Patricio Massera, will be stepping down from his role effective June 30.

Patricio Massera joined the company in 2012, as General Manager of the Copenhagen site at CMC Biologics A/S. He later served as Chief Operating Officer of CMC Biologics at its Seattle headquarters. He held the same role after CMC Biologics was acquired by AGC Inc. and formed AGC Biologics. Mr. Massera was appointed CEO in 2019. He also served as an Executive Officer of the AGC Life Science Company, the Life Science Division of AGC Inc.

During his tenure as CEO, Mr. Massera spearheaded several initiatives that elevated AGC Biologics' global business and brand. His work and achievements include key milestones such as navigating the COVID-19 pandemic, acquiring Molecular Medicine S.p.A. ("MolMed") in Milan to create AGC Biologics' Global Cell and Gene business, and acquiring facilities in Boulder and Longmont, Colorado to establish new large-scale commercial mammalian capacity and cell and gene services in North America. Mr. Massera also directed the company's long-standing commitment to investing in single-use technology to ensure AGC Biologics could address the evolving needs of pharmaceutical companies using any platform process to develop new drug candidates.

"Over the past 12 years, I have had the privilege of experiencing the most vibrant and remarkable professional position of my life. CMC Biologics, and later AGC Biologics, have provided me with countless opportunities. I have met incredible individuals driven by the desire to build a better world, all sharing the common purpose of enabling our partners to cure life-threatening diseases and bring hope to life." Massera said. "During this journey, we have managed to grow the business multiple times. However, like all great stories, every book has an end. In this case, it is just a chapter that finishes. AGC Biologics has a long and brilliant journey ahead, but it is time for someone else to write the next chapter."

The new CEO search process is underway. In light of this transition, AGC Biologics is pleased to share Tadashi Murano, President of the AGC Life Science Company, will serve as interim CEO. He brings several decades of experience in global leadership roles within AGC Inc. across various business entities.

For more information on AGC Biologics, visit www.agcbio.com.

AGC Biologics is a leading global biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standard of service as we work side-by-side with our clients and partners, every step of the way. We provide world-class development and manufacture of mammalian and microbial-based therapeutic proteins, plasmid DNA (pDNA), messenger RNA (mRNA), viral vectors, and genetically engineered cells. Our global network spans the U.S., Europe, and Asia, with cGMP-compliant facilities in Seattle, Washington; Boulder and Longmont, Colorado; Copenhagen, Denmark; Heidelberg, Germany; Milan, Italy; and Chiba, Japan. We currently employ more than 2,500 Team Members worldwide. Our commitment to continuous innovation fosters the technical creativity to solve our clients' most complex challenges, including specialization in fast-track projects and rare diseases. AGC Biologics is a part of AGC Inc.'s Life Science Company. The Life Science company runs more than 10 global facilities focused on biopharmaceuticals, advanced therapies, small molecule active pharmaceutical ingredients, and agrochemicals. To learn more, visit www.agcbio.com.

Nick McDonald
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nmcdonald@agcbio.com

Simplified Clinical, a leading provider of cloud-based electronic data capture (EDC) solutions, is thrilled to unveil the integration of FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) into its flagship platform. This significant enhancement marks a pivotal moment in the company's journey toward revolutionizing clinical trials by eliminating data entry burdens. Building upon the successful deployment of AI-driven text analytics and seamless PowerBI integration, this strategic incorporation of FHIR technology is now available in the application, further solidifying Simplified Clinical's commitment to streamlining and advancing the clinical research process.

FHIR, an interoperability standard developed by Health Level Seven International (HL7), enables seamless data exchange between Simplified Clinical's EDC system and other healthcare IT systems, such as electronic health records (EHRs), clinical decision support systems, and medical devices. By embracing FHIR, Simplified Clinical continues to drive automation and interoperability, reducing manual data entry and enhancing the efficiency of clinical research.

"At Simplified Clinical, we are relentlessly pursuing our goal of Zero Data Entry (ZDE) in clinical trials," said John Schwope, CEO of Simplified Clinical. "By combining our AI-driven text analytics, PowerBI capabilities, and now FHIR interoperability, we are empowering our customers to unlock the full potential of data-driven clinical trials, accelerate research timelines, and ultimately improve patient outcomes."

Simplified Clinical's inclusion of AI-driven text analytics capabilities has already revolutionized data capture by automatically extracting relevant information from unstructured sources, such as medical records and clinical notes. The subsequent integration of PowerBI has empowered customers with advanced data visualization and analytics capabilities, enabling data-driven decision-making throughout the clinical trial lifecycle.

With the addition of FHIR, Simplified Clinical takes another significant stride towards its zero data entry vision by enabling seamless data exchange and interoperability across the clinical research landscape.

Key benefits of FHIR integration include:

Simplified Clinical's FHIR-enabled EDC system is now available for clinical trial sponsors, contract research organizations (CROs), and investigator sites worldwide. For more information, please visit www.simplifiedclinical.com.

Simplified Clinical pioneers clinical trial software innovation, supported by a strategic partnership with Microsoft Azure’s Cloud for Healthcare. Our commitment to AI, cloud computing, and interoperability standards like FHIR® drives efficiencies and unlocks new possibilities in clinical research. Leveraging Azure’s infrastructure, we accelerate data collection and analysis, offering sponsors unparalleled value. With a vision for zero/near-zero data entry, we're shaping the future of healthcare technology, benefiting patients, clients, and stakeholders. For more information, please visit www.simplifiedclinical.com.

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John Schwope

Charleston Literary Festival is thrilled to announce today 14 of the 35+ acclaimed authors who will feature onstage at this year’s festival, set to take place from November 1st to November 10th at Dock Street Theatre in the heart of downtown Charleston. The Festival has also released a limited number of Early Bird All Session Access Passes for the 2024 Festival for sale on their website CharlestonLiteraryFestival.com and CityPaperTickets.com.

This preliminary announcement features just 14 of the authors who will appear at the Festival in November. The full list of 35+ writers and thinkers will be announced and all tickets will go on sale in the first week of September.

Nikki Giovanni: Renowned for her five-decade career as a poet and activist, Nikki Giovanni has captivated audiences with her conviction, humor, and devotion to telling her truth as a Black woman. This event is presented in partnership with the International African American Museum. 

Colm Tóibín: Laureate for Irish Fiction, with an international reputation for powerful emotional narratives, Colm Tóibín will discuss his latest novel, Long Island, a sequel to his award-winning book, Brooklyn, and Oprah Book Club Pick 2024. 

Jayne Anne Phillips: Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2024 for her book Night Watch, Jayne Anne Phillips joins us to discuss her mother-daughter survival story set in West Virginia during the aftermath of the Civil War. 

Ilyon Woo: Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Biography in 2024 for Master, Slave, Husband, Wife: An Epic Journey from Slavery to Freedom, Ilyon Woo will dive into this extraordinary story as part of the third annual Charleston READS! program run in tandem with the Mayor’s Book Club and Oakwood University. 

Paul Murray: Nominated for the Booker Prize in 2023, Irish author Paul Murray will discuss his sweeping family tragicomedy The Bee Sting.

James Shapiro: One of the most important Shakespeare scholars in the United States, uncovers the hidden roots of today’s culture wars and offers vital insights into the transformative power of art in his history of the Federal Theatre Project, The Playbook: A Story of Theatre, Democracy, and the Making of a Culture War.

Eddie S. Glaude Jr.: New York Times bestselling author celebrated for his book Begin Again: James Baldwin's America and Its Urgent Lessons for Our Own returns to the Festival to discuss his latest book We Are The Leaders We Have Been Looking For.

Claire Messud: Best known for her acclaimed novel, The Emperor’s Children, Claire Messud will discuss This Strange Eventful History—an immersive, multigenerational story of a French-Algerian family, spanning from 1940 to 2010, a fictionalized story of her own family’s wanderings. 

Charan Ranganath: One of the world’s top memory researchers uncovers the hidden role that memory plays in our lives and gives us powerful tools to remember better in Why We Remember. 

Marie Arana: Inaugural Literary Director of the Library of Congress, discusses Latinoland—a sweeping yet personal overview of Latino identity drawn from hundreds of interviews and deep research, that emphasizes the diversity of America’s largest and fastest-growing minority by this National Book Award finalist.

Attica Locke: Acclaimed American author and screenwriter, known for gripping crime novels that explore themes of racial tension and justice in the American South, joins us to talk about her latest novel, Guide Me Home.

Lottie Hazell: Author of one of the most exciting debuts of the year, English writer Lottie Hazell joins us to talk about her sumptuous novel Piglet and how it deals with literary depictions of food and disordered eating.

Emmeline Clein: Cultural critic and author of the acclaimed, generation-defining Dead Weight: On Hunger, Harm and Disordered Eating, Emmeline Clein will be in conversation with Lottie Hazell.

Catherine Lacey: Acclaimed American novelist known for literary innovation, Biography of X, an instant classic, explores the enigmatic life of a celebrated artist, weaving a playful narrative that blurs the lines between reality and fiction.

“We are delighted to announce this first group of authors that will feature onstage at Dock Street Theatre at this year’s Charleston Literary Festival in November,” said Sarah Moriarty, Executive Director of Charleston Literary Festival. “They reflect the Festival’s commitment to diverse literary excellence and innovation.”

Charleston Literary Festival is celebrating its eighth year of providing a platform for people to come together to embrace the conversation and experience the transformative power of books and ideas. This mission is supported and propped up by strategic partnerships including College of Charleston who are coming onboard as the Festival’s official academic partner again this year.

Two 2024 Pulitzer Prize winners will be in attendance at the Festival in November. Jayne Anne Phillips will discuss her novel Night Watch, which won the Pulitzer Prize in 2024 for fiction—a mother-daughter story set in a genteel asylum in West Virginia around the time of the Civil War. Ilyon Woo will discuss her 2024 Pulitzer Prize winning biography Master Slave Husband Wife: An Epic Journey from Slavery to Freedom on the Craft’s escape from slavery in Georgia to the free states of the North. Woo’s book will be at the centre of the third annual Charleston READS!, a city-wide read-together program launched in 2022, in collaboration with the Charleston Mayor’s Book Club, Charleston Literary Festival, and Oakwood University. The Charleston READS! event is free for the public—previous Charleston READS! authors include Imani Perry in 2022 and Elizabeth Dowling Taylor in 2023.

For the second year running, Charleston Literary Festival is partnering with the International African American Museum on programming. This year’s collaboration sees the Festival and IAAM welcoming literary and cultural icon, poet Nikki Giovanni. The collaboration between Charleston Literary Festival and IAAM shows great alignment between complementary missions illuminating untold stories of the African American experience. A marquee event featuring Nikki Giovanni, whose poetry became the voice of many African Americans in the 1960s and 1970s, is an important opportunity for audiences to share and embrace crucial conversations.

As book bans and the censoring of storytelling are on the rise in South Carolina, Charleston Literary Festival is committed to the free exchange of ideas and facilitating open conversations. This theme is front and centre in James Shapiro’s most recent work, The Playbook: A Story of Theatre, Democracy, and the Making of a Culture War, which tells the story of the emergence of a culture war in the 1930s surrounding the Federal Theatre Project and how it anticipates our current cultural climate.

For readers looking to build their summer reading lists, the Festival has announced two exciting debuts who will be in conversation: English writer, Lottie Hazell, will discuss her delicious novel Piglet with cultural critic, Emmeline Clein, author of the cultural phenomenon book of essays, Dead Weight. Attica Locke, renowned thriller writer, will feature with Guide Me Home—the third instalment in her Highway 59 series about a missing Black girl whose sorority insists is not missing at all.

Themes of identity, exile, and home are present through the work of Claire Messud’s new novel This Strange Eventful History, Marie Arana’s sweeping nonfiction account of the multiplicities of Latino identity drawn from personal stories, and Colm Tóibīn revisits the idea of the Irish/Italian-American immigrant identity and the ineluctable pull towards home in Long Island.

Eddie S. Glaude Jr., Distinguished University Professor of African American Studies at Princeton University, returns to Charleston Literary Festival to encourage people to refrain from outsourcing our responsibility for defending democracy. Drawing on the Du Bois Lectures and the rich intellectual and cultural heritage of thinkers like James Baldwin, Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, Ella Baker, Toni Morrison, and more, Professor Glaude encourages us to look inside ourselves to be the leaders that we need.

“At Charleston Literary Festival, above all, we’re storytellers—at the heart of what we do is a commitment to bringing people together through books and big ideas,” says Sarah Moriarty. “This year, we are leaning into fostering a deep sense of connection and joyful togetherness. Come to Charleston Literary Festival to find community and have an unforgettable time.”

Charleston Literary Festival is a boutique literary festival held in Charleston, South Carolina, every November with an emphasis on literary excellence and an international edge. Over ten days, world-renowned writers and readers come together to discuss and explore. By connecting readers and thinkers with a wide range of quality speakers, the Festival promotes the power of excellent writing, ideas, and champions the free exchange of ideas. 

An independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, now in its eighth year, previous attendees include Claire Keegan, Hernan Diaz, Patrick Radden Keefe, Deborah Lipstadt, Yaa Gyasi, George Saunders, Madeline Miller, Margo Jefferson, Imani Perry, Walter Isaacson, Eddie S Glaude, JR, Tiya Miles, Stephen Greenblatt, André Aciman, Colm Tóibín, Yiyun Li, Lisa Taddeo, Lauren Groff, Rebecca Makkai, Lorrie Moore, Jenny Offill, Jia Tolentino, Deborah Eisenberg, Joyce Carol Oates, Jeanette Winterson, Ben Okri, Louis Menand, David Blight, Adam Gopnik, A.O. Scott, and many more.

For more information, visit CharlestonLiteraryFestival.com.

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Andrea Jasmin, Charleston Literary Festival
andrea@charlestonliteraryfestival.com

Botanic Tonics,  a pioneering producer of kava-forward products, today announced their proud support of the Kava Coalition—an alliance of kava consumers, experts, and industry leaders committed to advancing kava education, advocacy, and good manufacturing processes (GMP) around the world. 

Kava (Piper methysticum) is a plant native to the South Pacific, where it is traditionally used for ceremonial and social, and purposes. Botanic Tonics supports the Kava Coalition’s mission to preserve kava's history and cultural significance, whilst also embracing innovation and the expanded use of kava in the form of product formats that extend beyond traditional preparations. The Kava Coalition also pursues initiatives that expand the understanding of kava through scientific studies and consumer education.  

"The Kava Coalition is serious about giving consumers confidence in the quality and safety of kava products, and so is Botanic Tonics," said Cameron Korehbandi, CEO of Botanic Tonics. "Through conscientious practices and stringent sourcing and manufacturing standards, the kava industry can establish a commitment to providing consumers with access to safe and beneficial kava products while nurturing the industry's sustainable growth."

In the U.S., kava is legal in all 50 states and not regulated by state or federal law. Outside the U.S., kava's legal status varies from country to country. Botanic Tonics also supports the Kava Coalition’s desire for common sense regulation that reflects current scientific knowledge, ensuring consumer safety and product integrity. 

"Botanic Tonics strongly supports the Kava Coalition’s commitment to advocating for pragmatic guidelines around the world that make kava accessible for consumers," said Korehbandi. "As interest in kava grows globally so too will the need for uniform regulations and good manufacturing processes."

Botanic Tonics, a founding member of the Kava Coalition, aims to work with the Kava Coalition and its members to forge a secure, regulated kava landscape that serves the interests of consumers and responsible enterprises alike.

For media inquiries, please contact: media@botanictonics.com 

About Botanic Tonics

Botanic Tonics is a plant-based herbal supplement company headquartered in Broken Arrow, OK. Established in 2020, it produces kava-forward tonics under its feel free brand. Its signature product , feel free CLASSIC, is crafted with ancient functional plants to provide mood lift, energy, and focus. Botanic Tonics’ products are manufactured in an FDA-registered, cGMP-certified facility and actively supports consumer safety regulations through transparent labeling and educational resources. Learn more at https://botanictonics.com.

Double, an innovative tech-enabled remote assistant service for executives, today announced the launch of an open delegation platform, Double Pool. This platform allows anyone to instantly delegate a personal or professional task to a pool of highly skilled assistants. By utilizing proactive AI, Double has made the process of delegating tasks intuitive and accessible to all, while ensuring that tasks are executed with the utmost care and human judgment.

Double's new platform is a game-changer for individuals and businesses alike. By providing access to a pool of talented assistants, Double is allowing users to free up their time and focus on more important tasks without committing to monthly packages. The combination of AI technology and human expertise ensures that tasks are completed with precision and excellence, setting Double apart from other delegation services.

"We are thrilled to introduce Double Pool to the world," said Alice Default, CEO of Double. "While new AI assistants are coming out every day, we wanted our users to be able to actually get all their tasks completed. Our experienced human assistants make sure that the job gets done." 

Traditional assistant services, including Double, have been tailored for CEOs and executives, often requiring significant upfront commitments. This model has excluded many busy professionals at different levels who could benefit from high-quality remote assistance but are deterred by cost and complexity. Double Pool democratizes access to skilled assistance, offering a flexible, no-commitment solution that caters to a broader audience. Double Pool is designed for busy parents, mid-level professionals, small business owners, and anyone with an overwhelming to-do list. The platform allows users to delegate tasks such as booking doctor’s appointments, researching childcare options, or handling complex business data entry, all executed by experienced human assistants.

Double Pool’s AI component simplifies the delegation process by guiding users through task definition. For instance, a user requesting “research daycare options” will receive AI-generated follow-up questions to gather necessary context. The AI then creates a detailed delegation brief, outlining objectives, instructions, and scope of work, ensuring the assistant can execute the task efficiently and effectively.

Sol, a Product Manager at Double, explains, “You don’t have to be an executive to feel overwhelmed. Whether you’ve just had a child or are managing unexpected home repairs, Double Pool is here to help. Our assistants bring a human touch, ensuring tasks are handled with care and expertise, unlike AI-only solutions. We’ve supported clients with everything from estate management to travel planning, and we’re excited to make this level of support accessible to more people.”

Dave (32), a small business owner, recounts, “When our event venue canceled last minute, Double Pool saved us. The assistant found three new options in two days, saving us $200.”

Julia (28), an Account Executive at Salesforce, adds, “My assistant planned a perfect two-week road trip, suggesting stops I wouldn’t have considered. It was like having my most organized friend handle everything.”

Double Pool is now open for general access. Users can delegate tasks by visiting https://work.withdouble.com and choosing from popular tasks or submitting their own requests.

Based in New York, NY, Double is a tech-enabled executive assistant service dedicated to giving time back to CEOs and their teams. Our mission is simple yet profound: to help people focus on what matters. By combining the expertise of our experienced executive assistants with powerful AI tools, we ensure seamless delegation and productivity for our clients. Having supported thousands of executives, we are proud to have saved them over 300,000 hours, enabling them to prioritize their core business goals. Discover the power of optimized assistance at https://withdouble.com.

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Bellori Couture is thrilled to announce the official launch of its premier cosmetic line, proudly founded by Wendell Varner, a Charleston native and member of the Wassamasaw Tribe of Varnertown Indians, at the age of 23. Bellori Couture is poised to revolutionize the beauty industry with products specifically formulated for sensitive skin, with a focus on luxury, quality, and transparency.

Bellori Couture’s mission is to provide high-end, inclusive beauty solutions that cater to the unique needs of all skin types, with a special focus on those with sensitive skin. Each product is meticulously crafted with the finest ingredients, and the company takes pride in a commitment to transparency, with full ingredient lists available on all product pages.

"I've always believed in the power of beauty to transform and empower," said Wendell Varner, founder, Bellori Coutour. "Growing up in Charleston and being part of the Wassamasaw Tribe of Varnertown Indians, I've seen the importance of honoring our heritage while embracing innovation. Bellori Couture embodies this vision, offering products that not only enhance beauty but also respect and nurture the skin."

Bellori Couture's initial product line includes a variety of skincare and makeup essentials, each designed to provide superior performance and gentle care. The brand's commitment to excellence is evident in its rigorous testing and ingredient selection processes, ensuring that every product meets the highest standards of quality and safety.

In addition to its product offerings, Bellori Couture is dedicated to fostering a vibrant community of beauty enthusiasts. Through the company's comprehensive affiliate program, they offer exceptional revenue-sharing opportunities, generous rewards, and exciting incentives, including monthly giveaways and exclusive bonuses.

Join the company in celebrating the launch of Bellori Couture and discover the beauty of Charleston’s own native-inspired cosmetic line. Visit www.belloricouture.com to explore our exquisite collections and learn more about our journey.

About Bellori Coutour

Bellori Couture is a pioneering name in the cosmetics and beauty industry, committed to providing luxurious and innovative beauty solutions that empower individuals to express their unique style. Founded in Charleston, SC with a passion for excellence and a dedication to quality, Bellori Couture offers a diverse range of high-end cosmetics designed to enhance natural beauty and inspire confidence.

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Leigh Dennis

Activate, the world’s first active gaming facility and TikTok viral sensation, is thrilled to announce its fourth location in Ontario, set to open in Mississauga on June 14, 2024. Following successful openings in Brampton, Burlington, and Scarborough, Activate offers an entertainment option like no other of unparalleled excitement that has sparked a nationwide gaming sensation. Activate Mississauga is located at 5980 Mclaughlin Rd, Unit 1, Mississauga, ON, L5R 3X9.

Founded in Canada, Activate is transforming the gaming landscape, counting 13 locations across Canada and 10 locations in the United States with no signs of slowing down. Attracting over 2.6 million players worldwide, the experience blends cutting-edge technology with action-packed challenges for an adrenaline-fueled adventure.

"Activate's expansion into Mississauga marks an exhilarating milestone in our journey to revolutionize gaming entertainment," expressed Adam Schmidt, founder and CEO of Activate. "We are thrilled to introduce our action-packed challenges to a new market in Ontario. Our mission is to deliver an unforgettable social adventure, uniting friends and families and creating lasting excitement, camaraderie, and cherished memories."

With over 9,000 square feet of fun, Activate Mississauga’s new state-of-the-art gaming facility welcomes all ages and skill levels, encouraging players to explore and create their own unique experiences. Here’s what to expect:

In addition to Mississauga, Activate can be found in major Canadian markets such as Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Halifax, and Brampton, along with U.S. markets such as Houston, Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta, and New Jersey. Additional Activate locations are set to open in 2024 across Canada in markets such as Southern Ontario, Saskatchewan and B.C, along with internationally, including Dubai opening in the Fall, 2024 and launching in the UK in 2025. Today, Activate operates over 30 locations across Canada and the U.S.

For a sneak peek into Activate’s dynamic gaming experience, and to keep tabs on the Activate Mississauga grand opening, click here.

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About Activate

Activate is the world’s first active gaming experience where players #EnterTheGame. Activate offers a unique blend of physical activity and gaming that promotes a healthy lifestyle. Each Activate location provides fun and interactive rooms for players to compete, earn stars and track achievements. With the global headquarters located in Winnipeg, Canada, Activate has grown to 30 locations across Canada, the U.S. and now the world! To join the active gaming movement, visit playactivate.com.

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AmeriLife Group, LLC (“AmeriLife”), a national leader in developing, marketing, and distributing life and health insurance, annuities, and retirement planning solutions, announced today that it has partnered with Succession Capital Alliance (“SCA”), the innovator behind premium financing for life insurance and a leading provider of advanced life insurance solutions for financial professionals and their high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients. Per the agreement, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

“Succession Capital Alliance stands out in our industry for its unique approach to serving the high-net-worth life insurance market,” said Scott R. Perry, chairman and CEO of AmeriLife. “I’m excited to welcome Julian Movsesian and his team to AmeriLife as our newest partners. Succession represents a powerful addition to our growing distribution, and I look forward to working together.”

Founded in 2004, SCA is known industrywide for its proprietary, nationally recognized Capital Maximization Strategy℠, an innovative strategy that finances policy premiums through custom loans tailored to each client’s unique circumstances to maximize the value of their life insurance assets. This approach – coupled with deep relationships with top carriers and financial institutions – has set SCA apart in the high-net-worth space and has helped financial professionals place more than $60 billion of life insurance and $6 billion of financed life premium since inception.

Now, alongside AmeriLife, SCA will gain access to best-in-class shared services and one of the largest wealth distribution networks in the industry to expand its market opportunities and accelerate its already impressive growth.

“Over the past 20 years, Succession Capital Alliance has grown into the premier partner for elite advisors across the nation in the advanced life insurance space,” said president and CEO Julian Movsesian. “Our partnership with AmeriLife will enable us to get to the next level, as it offers SCA the ability to expand our distribution channels and leverage AmeriLife’s technology, shared services, and deep analytical capabilities. I couldn’t be more excited for our team and the financial professionals we serve.”

As AmeriLife Wealth Group continues to break through traditional distribution models, the addition of Succession Capital Alliance will help drive and fortify its wealth protection business, arming AmeriLife’s growing wealth affiliate network with advanced life, tax, estate, and succession planning solutions in service to the company’s holistic approach to the markets it serves.

“Today’s announcement is another critical milestone achieved for AmeriLife Wealth Group and our ability to grow and sustain the next generation of wealth firms and their financial professionals,” said Mike Vietri, Chief Distribution Officer for AmeriLife Wealth Group. “SCA provides a distinctive offering that will not only elevate our life insurance business, but also expand protection solutions for more agents and their clients.”

Succession Capital Alliance, headquartered in Newport Beach, California, is the gold standard in advanced life insurance planning for advisors and their high-net-worth clients. With a singular focus on maximizing the performance of life insurance assets through Premium Financing, SCA leverages the Capital Maximization Strategy to provide leverage within a client's portfolio. For additional information, please visit SuccessionCapital.com.

AmeriLife’s strength is its mission: to provide insurance and retirement solutions to help people live longer, healthier lives. In doing so, AmeriLife has become recognized as the leader in developing, marketing, and distributing life and health insurance, annuities, and retirement planning solutions to enhance the lives of pre-retirees and retirees across the United States. For more than 50 years, AmeriLife has partnered with top insurance carriers to provide value and quality to customers served through a distribution network of over 300,000 insurance agents and financial professionals and more than 100 marketing organizations and insurance agency locations nationwide. For more information, visit AmeriLife.com, and follow AmeriLife on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Jeff Maldonado

+1 321-297-1112

Adrina Movsesian

Patrick Nichols

Battery Mineral Resources Corp. (TSXV:BMR) (OTCQB:BTRMF) ("Battery" or "BMR" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary, ESI Energy Services Inc. ("ESI"), has completed its second and final drawdown of C$3,000,000 under a Credit Agreement (the "Credit Agreement") with Fiera Enhanced Private Debt Fund ("Fiera"). The terms of the Credit Agreement were disclosed in the Company press release dated, March 11, 2024.

Max Satel, Battery's CFO stated, "We are pleased to have closed the second and final drawdown of the financing with Fiera. Battery Minerals is continuing to ramp up copper concentrate production and to further enhance operations at our Punitaqui Mining Complex, which will advance us towards our mission of building a mid-tier copper producer."

Battery Mineral Resources' mission is to build a mid-tier copper producer and it has recently initiated mine and mill operations at the Punitaqui Mining Complex, a historic copper-gold-silver producer, in the Coquimbo region of Chile. Battery Mineral Resources is unique because it leverages the inherent value from its 100% owned subsidiary, ESI Energy Services Inc., a renewable energy equipment rental and sales company. Battery Mineral Resources' portfolio also consists of two cobalt assets and one graphite asset located in North America, South America and South Korea. The Company is focused on providing shareholders accretive exposure to copper and the global mega-trend of electrification while being focused on growth through cash-flow, exploration, and acquisitions in favorable mining jurisdictions.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange (the "TSXV") nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.

This news release includes certain "forward-looking statements" under applicable securities laws. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Forward-looking statements reflect the beliefs, opinions and projections of the Company on the date the statements are made and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable by the Company, are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties and contingencies. Many factors, both known and unknown, could cause actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from the results, performance or achievements that are or may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and the parties have made assumptions and estimates based on or related to many of these factors. Such factors include, without limitation, the intended use of the proceeds of the draws under the Credit Agreement, risks related to share price and market conditions, the inherent risks involved in the mining, exploration and development of mineral properties, the ability of the Company to meet its anticipated development schedule, government regulation and fluctuating metal prices. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Battery undertakes no obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking statements contained herein, whether as a result of new information or future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law. For further information regarding the risks please refer to the risk factors discussed in Battery's most recent Management Discussion and Analysis filed on SEDAR+.

Martin Kostuik, CEO of Battery Mineral Resources Corp.

+1 604-229-3830

Copper Property CTL Pass Through Trust (“the Trust”) has filed a Form 8-K containing its monthly report for the period ended May 31, 2024. An aggregate total distribution of $7.86 million or $0.104766 per trust certificate will be paid on June 10, 2024, to certificateholders of record as of June 7, 2024.

Additional information, including the Trust’s Monthly and Quarterly Reports, as well as other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) can be accessed via the Trust’s website at www.ctltrust.net.

Copper Property CTL Pass Through Trust (the “Trust”) was established to acquire 160 retail properties and 6 warehouse distribution centers (the “Properties”) from J.C. Penney as part of its Chapter 11 plan of reorganization. The Trust’s operations consist solely of owning, leasing and selling the Properties. The Trust’s objective is to sell the Properties to third-party purchasers as promptly as practicable. The Trustee of the trust is GLAS Trust Company LLC. The Trust is externally managed by an affiliate of Hilco Real Estate LLC. The Trust is intended to be treated, for tax purposes, as a liquidating trust within the meaning of United States Treasury Regulation Section 301.7701-4(d). For more information, please visit https://www.ctltrust.net/.

This news release contains certain “forward-looking statements”. All statements other than statements of historical fact are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements may be identified by the use of forward looking terminology such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “our vision,” “plan,” “potential,” “preliminary,” “predict,” “should,” “will,” or “would” or the negative thereof or other variations thereof or comparable terminology and include, but are not limited to, the Trust’s expectations or beliefs concerning future events and stock price performance. The Trust has based these forward-looking statements on its current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections. While the Trust believes these expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections are reasonable, such forward-looking statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond its control. These factors, including those discussed in the Trust’s Registration Statement on Form 10 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), may cause its actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. For a further list and description of such risks and uncertainties, please refer to the Trust’s filings with the SEC that are available at www.sec.gov. The Trust cautions you that the list of important factors included in the Trust’s SEC filings may not contain all of the material factors that are important to you. In addition, in light of these risks and uncertainties, the matters referred to in the forward-looking statements contained in this news release may not in fact occur. The Trust undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as otherwise required by law.

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PunchUp Live, the innovative platform for comedians and comedy fans alike, proudly announces a significant milestone: exceeding 200,000 monthly active users (MAUs), more than doubling in the last two months. This achievement highlights the platform's rapid growth and popularity within the comedy community. PunchUp Live continues to attract top-tier talent, including the latest addition, renowned comedian Michelle Wolf.

Michelle Wolf, known for her sharp wit and incisive humor, is the latest addition to PunchUp Live. Wolf's unique comedic voice and fearless approach to satire have earned her a substantial following and critical acclaim. Her decision to join PunchUp Live is a testament to the platform's appeal to top-tier talent. 

"We are ecstatic to have Michelle Wolf on board," says PunchUp Live's co-founder, Alex Dajani. "Her presence on our platform not only enriches our content but also reaffirms our mission to support and promote authentic comedic voices."

In an exciting development, comedian Liz Miele released her latest comedy special “Murder Sheets” on PunchUp Live. This decision follows the controversy surrounding her most recent special on YouTube, where it was flagged for hate speech due to a humorous remark about her cat. Other comedians flagged and demoted to limited ads include: Fahim Anwar, Joe List, Mike Cannon, among others. PunchUp Live provides a space without censorship for comedians to share their authentic voices without restrictions. Liz Miele's special will be available to all viewers without commercials, underscoring the platform's commitment to artistic freedom.

“I decided to release my special on PunchUp Live because stand up for me has always been about expressing myself fully and without restrictions. YouTube was working for me, but then it broke. Over the last few years they [YouTube] have started to censor artists with unclear rules and little to no resources to fix it. When my special got flagged for humorously calling my cat the c-word, it highlighted a bigger issue: touring and grinding comedians rely on ad revenue to recoup the costs of self-producing specials. PunchUp Live is providing an alternative space where we can share our uncensored work and connect authentically with our audiences,” says Miele.  

PunchUp Live's growth to over 200,000 monthly active users highlights the platform's increasing influence and success. This milestone reflects the strong community that PunchUp Live has cultivated, providing a vibrant space for comedians to have direct relationships with their fans.

Since its inception, PunchUp Live has rapidly emerged as a go-to destination for comedy enthusiasts seeking unfiltered and original content. The platform's commitment to providing a space where comedians can perform without the constraints of social media resonates with both performers and fans alike.

In addition to offering a stage for uncensored comedy and direct communication between comedians and their audiences, PunchUp Live equips comedians with valuable tools and insights to enhance their careers. The platform provides detailed analytics and marketing support, enabling comedians to effectively leverage social media to sell more tickets. PunchUp’s comprehensive support has led to remarkable success with increased sales and prominent management companies such as AGI Entertainment Media & Management partnering with the platform to provide these key services to their touring clients.

Says comedian Ian Fidance, “I’m so excited—I was just playing Chicago and it was the first weekend I’ve ever sold out prior to me arriving in town! It’s always so stressful worrying about numbers up until the show starts and I really think selling out ahead of time has to do with PunchUp Live. I really think this is the missing ingredient in my rise to the top and it’s helping me in ways that social media has failed and that’s in selling tickets.”

PunchUp Live continues to revolutionize the comedy landscape by fostering a supportive and censorship-free environment where comedians can thrive. With its expanding user base and the addition of renowned comedians like Michelle Wolf, PunchUp Live is set to further solidify its position as a leader in the comedy industry.

Comedians currently on PunchUp: Aaron Berg, Adam Ray, Akaash Singh, Anthony Devito, Are you Garbage, Avery Pearson, Caitlin Cook, Caitlin Peluffo, Carmen Lynch, Chris Gethard, Corey B, Dan Perlman, Eddie Pepitone, Eric Neumann, Francis Ellis, Gary Gulman, Geoffrey Asmus, Gus Constantellis, Ian Fidance, Jared Freid, Joe Kilgallon, Joe List, Joe Nunnick, Joey Mulinaro, Jordan Jensen, Josh Adam Meyers, Josh Wolf, Liz Miele, Mark Normand, Matt Ruby, Michelle Wolf, Mike Cannon, Mike Feeney, Nathan Macintosh, Nimesh Patel, Phil Hanley, Raanan Hershberg, Rachel Feinstein, Rick Glassman, Robert Kelly, Roy Wood Jr, Sam Morril, Shane Torres, Stef Dag, Steph Tolev, Steve Byrne, Tanael Joachim, Tim Dillon, Yannis Pappas, and Zoltan Kaszas.

A complete press kit for PunchUp Live can be found here.

About PunchUp Live

PunchUp Live is an innovative platform founded by former Meta executive Danny Frenkel and Alex Dajani. Revolutionizing the comedy industry, PunchUp Live connects comedians with their fans, enabling independent career navigation with minimal censorship while offering comprehensive analytics and show-finding features. Visit punchup.live for more information.

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Callan Family Office, a registered investment advisor serving ultra-high-net-worth families, family offices, foundations and endowments across the United States, today announced it has been named a Finalist in the WealthManagement.com 2024 Industry Awards for two categories.

Callan Family Office was named a finalist in the Family Office Client Initiative category, while Jack Ginter, Callan Family Office's Chief Executive Officer, is a finalist for Chief Executive Officer of the Year for RIAs under $20 billion in assets under management.

"We are thrilled to be recognized by WealthManagement.com for the Wealthies, which are so well respected in our industry," Ginter said. "We started this firm with the unique needs of family offices in mind, so this recognition is a validation of our place in the industry as an entrepreneurial and independent firm. This honor is a credit to the hard work of our entire team."

Now in its tenth year, the WealthManagement.com Industry Awards is the only awards program of its kind to honor outstanding achievements by companies, organizations and individuals that support financial advisor success. A panel of judges made up of top names in the industry, led by WealthManagement.com director of editorial strategy and operations David Armstrong, chose the finalists and will determine the winners, which each year recognizes the firms and individuals who are bringing new innovations to market that make a real difference to the daily activities of financial advisors.

Winners will be announced at a gala and awards ceremony in New York City on September 5, 2024.

"The Industry Awards are a beacon, illuminating the trailblazers and innovators who are shaping the future of the financial services industry," said David Armstrong, director of editorial strategy and operations. "They serve as a leading indicator of future activity, and as a barometer for the dynamic ecosystem of companies and organizations that empower, support and enable advisor success who are driving the industry forward."

Independently owned and operated, Callan Family Office was founded by experienced wealth professionals to provide investment management, thoughtful personalized advice, and holistic financial planning to ultra-high-net-worth families, foundations, and endowments. The firm's principals have spent their careers serving ultra-high-net-worth clients and institutions. Callan Family Office has agreements with Callan LLC to use the Callan ® tradename in providing investment advisory services to the ultra-high-net-worth market segment and to access Callan's institutional quality research, education, and investment guidance experience. Callan Family Office and Callan LLC are independent, unaffiliated investment advisory firms separately registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.

Callan Family Office (CFO) is the exclusive trademark licensee of Callan LLC. Callan LLC provides products and services to CFO. Clients of CFO are not clients of Callan LLC, and the parties are not affiliated. CALLAN, CFO and the other Callan trademarks and service marks are registered and/or unregistered trademarks of Callan LLC and may not be used without its permission. INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES AND PRODUCTS PROVIDED TO CLIENTS OF CFO ARE PROVIDED SOLELY BY CFO AND NOT BY OR ON BEHALF OF CALLAN LLC. REPRESENTATIVES OF CFO ARE EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS OF CFO AND NOT EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS OF CALLAN LLC.

WealthManagement.com, an Informa business, provides everything wealth professionals need to know to stay knowledgeable about the industry, build stronger relationships, improve their practice, and grow their business. WealthManagement.com offers financial services organizations a broad array of marketing services designed to help them influence the industry's leading audience of wealth management professionals.

Callan Family Office
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BridgeFT, a cloud-native, API-first wealth infrastructure software company that enables financial institutions, fintech innovators, and registered investment advisors to deliver better, data-driven outcomes for their clients, announced today that it has been named a Finalist in the WealthManagement.com 2024 Industry Awards for two categories.

BridgeFT is a finalist in the Innovation Platforms and Account Aggregation categories.

“Once again, we are so honored to be recognized for the innovations that BridgeFT has brought to the wealthtech marketplace in helping advisors and financial technology companies centralize critical client data to power differentiated applications throughout the wealth ecosystem,” said Joe Stensland, BridgeFT’s CEO. “The WealthManagement.com Industry Awards set the standard for highlighting the best in our industry, and we are thrilled to be recognized as finalists in these prestigious categories.”

BridgeFT’s WealthTech API is the industry’s first WealthTech-as-a-Service platform, offering an open API to AI and trade-ready multi-custodial data, advanced analytics, and application services. The WealthTech API eliminates the need for individual data feeds from a range of custodians and back-office providers, enabling wealth management firms and wealthtech application providers to create differentiated, next-generation wealth management applications.

Now in its tenth year, the WealthManagement.com Industry Awards is the only awards program of its kind to honor outstanding achievements by companies, organizations and individuals that support financial advisor success. A panel of judges made up of top names in the industry, led by WealthManagement.com director of editorial strategy and operations David Armstrong, chose the finalists and will determine the winners, which each year recognizes the firms and individuals who are bringing new innovations to market that make a real difference to the daily activities of financial advisors.

Winners will be announced at a gala and awards ceremony in New York City on September 5, 2024.

“The Industry Awards are a beacon, illuminating the trailblazers and innovators who are shaping the future of the financial services industry,” said David Armstrong, director of editorial strategy and operations. “They serve as a leading indicator of future activity, and as a barometer for the dynamic ecosystem of companies and organizations that empower, support and enable advisor success who are driving the industry forward.”

BridgeFT is a cloud-native, API-first wealth infrastructure software company that enables financial institutions, FinTech innovators, TAMPs, and registered investment advisors to deliver better, data-driven outcomes for their clients. Our WealthTech-as-a-Service platform, WealthTech API, makes wealth management technology better by accelerating, simplifying and reducing the cost of app development and maintenance, so our clients can focus on delivering next generation wealth management applications and unique digital experiences that amplify their differentiators. Leading financial services firms and technology companies trust BridgeFT to power their digital wealth management ecosystems and automate critical back-office operations--seamlessly aligning multi-custodial data aggregation, advanced analytics and reporting, and application services to deliver truly personalized client experiences. For more information, visit bridgeft.com.

WealthManagement.com, an Informa business, provides everything wealth professionals need to know to stay knowledgeable about the industry, build stronger relationships, improve their practice, and grow their business. WealthManagement.com offers financial services organizations a broad array of marketing services designed to help them influence the industry's leading audience of wealth management professionals.

Kevel has ranked #13 on Newsweek’s Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces® list for 2024. This is the 2nd annual Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces® list in collaboration with the Best Practice Institute (BPI), a leadership development and benchmark research company.

The results were determined after surveying more than 2 million employees from businesses with workforces varying in size from 30 to more than 10,000. The list recognizes companies that put respect, caring, and appreciation for their employees at the center of their business model and, in doing so, have earned the loyalty and respect of the people who work for them.

Why is Kevel most loved? Kevel is committed to creating a thriving and diverse community, and it doesn't just show up in their recruitment. By addressing feedback from specific groups, from BIPOC to LGBTQ+ to women, Kevel ensures everyone has the psychological safety to be their authentic selves in the workplace. And with all-staff annual retreats, an international remote-first culture and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge, innovative technology, what's not to love?

“We pride ourselves on being a people-first organization where we encourage vulnerability, authenticity and transparency. We aim to build an environment where every employee feels respected, welcomed and heard. We provide autonomy and flexibility, and promote from within to ensure every employee has the opportunity to reach their full potential," said Mike Kohn, Chief People Officer at Kevel.

How positive workers feel about their future at the company, career achievement, how much employer values align with employee values, respect at all levels, and the level of collaboration at the firm were the five critical areas measured to gauge employee sentiment. In addition, areas such as inclusion, employee wellness, diversity, career development, and company leadership were identified and analyzed in relation to the five critical areas measured.

“As workplaces continue to shift, it’s clearer than ever that fostering collaboration, embracing a positive outlook, and aligning values are essential. The companies celebrated on the 2024 Global Most Loved Workplaces® list truly embody these principles. They show us that by championing respect and team oriented outcomes, they’re not just building great workplaces, they’re shaping a brighter future for all," said Nancy Cooper, Global Editor in Chief of Newsweek.

BPI measures five primary areas to determine how employees feel about where they work to create the Most Loved Workplaces® list: the level of collaboration at the workplace, how positive workers are about their future at the company, how much employer values align with employee values; respect at all levels and career achievement. In consultation with Newsweek editors, BPI also considered employee wellness, diversity, inclusion, career advancement, and other workplace and talent development initiatives.

To identify the top 100 companies ranked in this Newsweek publication, companies were evaluated and scored as follows: 50 percent of the initial score was based on direct employee responses to BPI's proprietary Love of Workplace Index® assessment. Another 15 percent was derived from analysis of external public ratings from sites such as Comparably, Careerbliss, Glassdoor, Indeed, and Google. The final 35 percent came from BPI’s direct interviews and written responses from company officials. Newsweek then researched every company on the list to determine the final list of 100 companies and their rankings.

To view Kevel’s ranking and the full list, visit the Global Most Loved Workplaces® 2024 page. To learn more about the Most Loved Workplace certification, visit ​​https://mostlovedworkplace.com/ and the Best Practice Institute, visit bestpracticeinstitute.org.

Kevel powers innovative, flexible ad tech infrastructure APIs that fuel its ad serving solutions. It’s unique offering empowers multi-brand retailers to launch differentiated retail media networks that improve the shopper experience while maintaining total control of their first-party data. Kevel believes that every digital retailer should have the capability to scale their own distinct ad platform, just like big tech players like Amazon. Customers like Edmunds, Klarna, Delivery Hero, Leroy Merlin, Slickdeals, and other leading retailers and marketplaces all launched their own retail media network with Kevel. The company has garnered numerous accolades, most recently earning recognition as one of the leading 100 innovative tech start-ups driving the future of brand-to-consumer in 2023 and awarded the MarTech Breakthrough Award for best overall ad tech company in 2022. Learn more at www.kevel.com.

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Jennifer Choo

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ToolsGroup, a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, is excited to announce a key leadership change aimed at driving growth across all regions and product lines.

Eric Austvold has joined ToolsGroup as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), bringing extensive experience from leadership roles in software companies. Known for promoting teamwork and driving revenue growth, Eric recently led a $100M Process Manufacturing unit at INFOR, a top global SaaS ERP provider. He also held leadership positions in early-stage SaaS start-ups and was a trusted advisor at AMR Research, now part of Gartner. He holds a BS in Applied Mathematics from The University of Wisconsin-STOUT.

Speaking of his new role, Austvold commented, “I am excited to embark on this journey with ToolsGroup as we drive the future of supply chain planning and optimization. I firmly believe in the innovative solutions ToolsGroup offers and am committed to nurturing strong customer relationships to fuel our ongoing growth.”

“We are thrilled to welcome Eric to the ToolsGroup team as Chief Revenue Officer,” said ToolsGroup CEO Inna Kuznetsova. “His proven track record in driving revenue and fostering collaborative teamwork will be invaluable as we continue to enhance our global market presence. Eric’s leadership will help us achieve significant top-line growth and further our commitment to delivering exceptional value to our customers.”

 

Come meet Eric and other members of the ToolsGoup leadership team in person at the upcoming Gartner® Supply Chain Symposium/XPO™, June 10–12, in Barcelona. ToolsGroup will be exhibiting in kiosk #400, while ToolsGroup’s customer Franke will be presenting their success story and vision of a digital supply chain on Tuesday afternoon. Those interested in pre-scheduling a meeting with them are invited to book it here.

ToolsGroup’s innovative AI-powered solutions enable retailers, distributors and manufacturers to navigate through supply chain uncertainty. Our retail and supply chain planning suites empower a new level of intelligent decision-making and unlock powerful business improvements in forecast accuracy, service levels and inventory—delighting customers and achieving financial and sustainability KPIs. Stay in touch with ToolsGroup on LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube or visit www.toolsgroup.com.

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VTS, the industry's only technology platform that unifies owners, operators, brokers, and their customers across the real estate ecosystem, today announced it has been recognized by GlobeSt. as a 2024 Influencer in Retail Real Estate. This marks VTS’ debut on the distinguished list and comes on the heels of VTS CEO Nick Romito and Chief Strategy Officer Ryan Masiello’s recognition as Influencers in Commercial Real Estate Technology by Globe St. earlier this year.

“At VTS, we strive to deliver tailored innovation that addresses critical industry needs and generates significant value for stakeholders across all sectors. The development of VTS Retail Solutions was a strategic response to provide the industry with a technology solution to manage portfolios and market spaces in the most effective way possible, providing landlords with a competitive edge as consumer behaviors evolved,” said Romito. “This accolade underscores the continuous evolution of VTS’ solutions to meet the needs of multiple sectors of the real estate industry, and we are proud to offer a leading technology solution specific to retail, which is experiencing a period of great momentum.”

VTS was recognized for its Retail Solutions offering, one of the first end-to-end leasing platforms designed specifically for retail landlords. With VTS Retail Solutions, landlords gain access to a comprehensive portfolio view, real-time tenant insights, automated leasing workflows, intelligence on growth opportunities, and the ability to target top tenants through VTS’ marketing module, VTS Market. This digital interface enables retail landlords to manage their operations with an elevated level of strategy and confidence, in turn bolstering the sector’s growth and resilience.

This year, Globe St. Real Estate Forum’s Influencer series spotlighted prominent individuals, leadership teams and organizations at the forefront of retail as the sector has emerged as a bright spot in commercial real estate. The professionals featured on this list have demonstrated excellence in navigating the retail real estate market, pioneered innovations and best practices to enhance customer experiences and leasing processes, and accelerated the business through omni-channel strategies.

VTS is the industry's only technology platform that unifies owners, operators, brokers, and their customers across the commercial and residential real estate ecosystems. In 2013, VTS revolutionized the commercial real estate industry’s leasing operations with what is now VTS Lease. Today, the VTS Platform is the largest first-party insights and collaboration engine in the industry, transforming how strategic decisions are made and executed by real estate professionals across the globe.

With the VTS Platform, consisting of VTS Lease, VTS Market, VTS Activate, and VTS Data, every stakeholder in real estate is given real-time market information and workflow tools to do their job with unparalleled speed and intelligence. VTS is the global leader, with more than 60% of Class A office space in the U.S., and 13 billion square feet of office, residential, retail, and industrial space is managed through our platform worldwide. VTS is utilized by over 45,000 professionals and over 1.2 million total users, including industry-leading customers such as Blackstone, Brookfield Properties, LaSalle Investment Management, Hines, BXP, Oxford Properties, JLL, and CBRE. To learn more about VTS, and to see our open roles, visit www.vts.com.

Sofia Chevez

+1 646-912-5354

Freedom Capital Markets (FCM), the investment banking and equity capital markets arm of Prime Executions, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Freedom Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: FRHC), is pleased to announce the appointment of Edward Maguire as the Senior Managing Director of Research, further aligning the company’s global strategy and growth plans.

“We’re very pleased to welcome Ed to the U.S. equities research team,” said Robert Wotczak, President and CEO of Freedom Capital Markets. “Ed’s comprehensive skill set and experienced leadership supports our drive to broaden and deepen our footprint and client offering for U.S. equities across research, sales, and trading.”

Maguire has nearly 25 years of experience in equity research, banking, and finance. Prior to joining Freedom, Maguire served as Equity Research Principal at SMBC Nikko Securities America, overseeing a team of equity research analysts. Previously, he founded Bluemont Partners advisory and was Insights Partner at Momenta Partners, a leading industrial impact venture capital firm. He was also a Managing Director at CLSA Americas, covering the software industry, technology, and innovation.

Earlier in his career, Maguire was an Investment Banker and Research Analyst at Merrill Lynch and CIBC World Markets, covering enterprise software. His distinguished coverage of the software and technology space has been featured on CNBC, Bloomberg, CNN, NPR, FOX Business, the Wall Street Journal, and other publications. Maguire received his B.A. in Music from Columbia University and an M.B.A. from Rutgers Business School.

Freedom Capital Markets (FCM) provides corporate and institutional clients with investment banking, finance, and capital markets advisory services. FCM offers clients tailored solutions to help fuel growth, including IPOs and follow-on offerings, shelf offerings, rights offerings, PIPEs, SPACs, private placements, convertible issues, and more. FCM is the investment banking and equity capital markets arm of Prime Executions, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Freedom Holding Corp.

Freedom Holding Corp., a Nevada corporation, is a diversified financial services holding company conducting retail securities brokerage, securities trading, investment research, investment counseling, investment banking and underwriting services, mortgages, insurance, and commercial banking as well as several ancillary businesses which complement its core financial services businesses, all through its subsidiaries, operating under the name Freedom24 in Europe and Central Asia, and Freedom Capital Markets in the United States. Through its subsidiaries, Freedom Holding Corp. employs more than 6,000 people and is a professional participant in the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange, the Astana International Exchange, the Republican Stock Exchange of Tashkent, the Uzbek Republican Currency Exchange, and is a member of the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

Freedom Holding Corp. is headquartered in Almaty, Kazakhstan, and has operations and subsidiaries in 19 countries, including Kazakhstan, the United States, Cyprus, Poland, Spain, Uzbekistan, and Azerbaijan, among others.

Freedom Holding Corp.'s common shares are registered with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and are traded under the symbol FRHC on the Nasdaq Capital Market, operated by Nasdaq, Inc.

To learn more about Freedom Holding Corp., visit www.freedomholdingcorp.com.

Emiia Manesis

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Deborah Kostroun

+1 201-403-8185